Did you know that roughly 33 million people worldwide* have HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and that 25 million people* have died from the disease? Today is World AIDS Day and I want to send a message of awareness and hope in honor of all of the victims of this terrible epidemic.
When I was young, a friend of my mom's passed away after battling AIDS. It is something that has hit home with me and that I have grown up being aware of.
Researchers appear closer to a vaccine and the World Health Organization has released a strategy to contain HIV in the next ten years. A key part of the WHO's plan: prevention.
Have you been tested? Are you practicing safe sex?
* United Nations estimate
Clem says: | Reply
Heya Kim,
I'm in New Zealand so it's already Dec. 2nd over here but I picked up my Red Ribbon yesterday!!
Tenecia Thomas says: | Reply
Hi kim,
Thanks for acknowledging such a serious issue facing our planet. AIDS is a very real and serious disease. Education and knowlegdge is power!
~Tenecia
Jessica says: | Reply
Hi Kim!
Just like the awareness you brought up about the Armenian genocide I am glad you are raising awareness about aids as well. Keeping using your voice for good causes!
xoxo
Jessica
Farzeen says: | Reply
HEY DOLL!!! I CAN'T CHECKED WHEN I VISIT MY GYN!!!! TAKE CARE..
XOXO
Dalushy says: | Reply
We have to do something about Aids in Africa !!
Greetings from Germany
Dalushy
info says: | Reply
oops what i meant to say is the only way to be safe is through abstinence.
Denise K says: | Reply
I am so glad that you brought this up! I get tested every time I go for my check ups!
Michelle says: | Reply
Wow, I was completely unaware that was the census on the disease! Thank you for such an informative post and its always good to get info out to people
xo
Stiletto Vixen says: | Reply
Oh and yes I have been tested. I test between every 6 months to a year at my GYN very very important.
Stiletto Vixen says: | Reply
I'm happy that you are acknowledging it as its such a serious epidemic. I pray for all of those suffering from this disease and hope that one day there will be a cure. I was so upset that I cou;dn't find my red ribbon today.
Anonymous says: | Reply
Kim gave Magic Johnson AIDS.
to Tracy Smith says: | Reply
Stfu. Stop defending Kim and learn the difference between pass & PAST.
You sound so silly.
Tracy Smith says: | Reply
Hi Kim,
I am appreciative that you took the time to recognize World AIDS Day!
However I find it sad that pathetic people would take the time to bring up your pass. We don't have time for this.
I'm sure you have learn from you pass, but EVERYBODY HAS A PASS!
PEOPLE ARE DYING OUT HERE BECAUSE OF AIDS!
Thank you using your celebrity status to blog about this wicked disease.
And one more thing..Keep doing you Kim!
And to those haters..shut up and go volunteer!
Bill H says: | Reply
Like 7up, never had, it never will... (at 39), so the risk is minimal.
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